CHINA SOUTHERN OPENS RED CARPET CHECK-IN FOR FRONT-END TRAVELLERS

GUANGZHOU - China Southern Airlines has opened a new red carpet check-in area at Baiyun International Airport for First and Business Class passengers following a 30% increase in front-end travellers from 2011 to 2012. The airline has seen a big spike in front-end travel since it launched A380 services from Guangzhou to Los Angeles last year (A380 aircraft will service Guangzhou-Sydney flights from October). www.flychinasouthern.com